Strong Documentation Saves the Day

A new decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit—Chapman v. Maryland Department of State Police—reinforces a critical truth: good documentation wins cases. Although this decision is not binding on California employers, it offers an important...

Keeping Holiday Parties Low Risk

The holiday season is officially here, and many California employers are planning in-person celebrations to close out the year. Although these events can be a wonderful way to boost morale and strengthen connections, they also create legal risks if not handled...

Navigating Reassignment and Religious Accommodations Under California Law

A newly published decision from the Fourth Circuit—Hall v. Sheppard Pratt Health System, Inc.—offers timely guidance on one of the most misunderstood duties in both disability and religious accommodation law: when an employer must consider reassignment to a vacant...

New Eleventh Circuit ADA Decision Offers Practical Lessons for Employers

A new Eleventh Circuit decision, Mundt v. Sheriff, Okaloosa County, reinforces several key principles under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that employers across the country—including those in California covered by the Fair Employment and Housing Act...

California Leave and Accommodation Laws Expand for 2026

California employers will face a significantly more complex leave and accommodation landscape beginning on January 1, 2026. The Legislature has enacted new laws that broaden employee rights to take protected time off, expand the definition of permissible “safe time,”...
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